Latest News – The Horse

Pasture Management 101: Grass Species
In Part 1 of our series, learn which grasses commonly populate healthy horse pastures.

A Beer for Our Horses
With Oktoberfest in full swing, we started to wonder: Is the racetrack tradition of giving horses beer a good idea?

Dr. Jonathan Pycock Appointed New BEVA President
The equine reproduction specialist will serve as president of the British Equine Veterinary Association for 2017/18.
2017 BEVA Congress: Saturday’s Top Tweets and Take-Homes
Tweets and take-homes from Saturday’s educational sessions on equine dentistry, ultrasound, hoof care, and more.

Study: Fat Ponies Will Work for Food
Researchers found that some ponies are willing to exercise themselves … as long as there’s food involved.
TCA Provides Emergency Grant to Thoroughbreds in Caribbean
The grant will provide hay to Thoroughbreds living on the U.S. Virgin Islands recently devastated by Hurricane Irma.
Calls for More Broodmare Reproduction Research
Equine reproduction is an important segment of equine veterinary medicine both in practical and commercial capacities.

Researchers Use GPS to Study Mare and Foal Movement
Scientists examined how the pairs’ spatial distance evolve between each other, as well as between other herd members.
EVJ Calls for More Broodmare Reproduction Research
Equine reproduction is an important segment of equine veterinary medicine both in practical and commercial capacities.

Ohio Confirms First Equine WNV Cases of 2017
Ohio also confirmed a case of EEE in an Ashtabula County horse on Aug. 24.

North Carolina Owners: Vaccinate Horses Against Rabies
Five cases of rabies have been confirmed in North Carolina livestock so far this year.

Could Horses Aid in Invasive Plant Control?
Researchers say horses could help control some invasive species while maintaining good body weight.
2017 BEVA Congress: Friday’s Top Tweets and Take-Homes
Tweets and take-homes from Friday’s educational sessions on osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, strangles and more.

Texas Owners: Vaccinate Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The Texas Animal Health Commission is encouraging owners to vaccinate horses against WNV and EEE.

British Vets Hope to Expand Equine Reproduction Research
An equine reproduction specialist shares tips for breeders to help them make the most of the latest research.

Concussion Awareness for Equestrians
Would you know if someone was suffering from a concussion? Here’s what to watch for.